PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - 11122025-73008

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES, MOCCASIN BEND MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE, HAMILTON COUNTY

his position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Certified or eligible for certification as a Physician Assistant as described in the Tennessee Physician Assistant Act.

OR

Master's Degree or Doctorate Degree in physician assistant studies.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions.

Overview

Under direction, is responsible for acting as an extension of physicians in carrying out protocol of average to considerable difficulty and related work as required. An employee in this class carries out protocol of physicians and surgeons and performs other related duties as defined by law in providing health care to patients and clients in mental health and intellectual disabilities facilities and correctional facilities. This work may often include supervision of lower level nursing and other staff as assigned.

Responsibilities

1. Assists physicians and surgeons in patient treatment in operating rooms, institutional, and other settings in the evaluation and diagnosis of illness and the ordering and performance of treatment; provides technical assistance to nursing staff and coordinates treatment team plans as assigned; reviews laboratory reports such as of x-rays, EKG's and urinalysis; gives physical examinations to patients and inmates; provides treatment within the confines of law; serves "on-call" as assigned; arranges for medical transfers; counsels patients and families on preventive medicine and related matters.

2. Under the guidance of a physician, the employee makes rounds, checking vital signs, diagnosing and treating illnesses, giving physicals, counseling patients and families, providing in-service training, and keeping accurate records; provides emergency treatment, orders diagnostic testing, reviews medical cases to determine eligibility for services, and interviews new admissions.

3. Maintains contacts with residents, patients, staff, families, health providers, civic and community groups, social and other agencies; attends conferences, meetings, treatment team meetings, therapy sessions and other gatherings.

4. Prepares or assists in the preparation of a variety of records and reports such as individual resident/patient records reflecting health conditions, needs and care given, histories, summaries; assists in inventory and requisitioning of medication, supplies and equipment; prepares or reviews and comments on grants, plans, proposals and contracts; as necessary, prepares records such as charge sheets, consent forms, treatment plans and other records and reports as required.

5. Operates and/or utilizes a variety of equipment such as stethoscope, microscope, opthalmoscope/otoscope, speculum, hematocrit machines, sphygmomanometer, centrifuge, scales and other equipment and devices.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Interpersonal Savvy
2. Organizational Savvy
3. Customer Focus
4. Instills Trust
5. Demonstrates Self Awareness

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Public Safety and Security
3. Medicine and Dentistry
4. Clerical
5. Administration and Management

1. Mathematics
2. Active Learning and Listening
3. Reading Comprehension
4. Speaking
5. Writing

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Inductive Reasoning
3. Mathematical Reasoning
4. Number Facility
5. Visualization

Tools & Equipment

1. Stethoscope
2. Microscope
3. Opthmalmoscope/Otoscope
4. Speculum
5. Hematocrit Machines